The fact I like to read is by no means a secret. I also enjoy walking, and I favor walking in nature an activity I find intensely therapeutic. While the desert is not my favorite surrounding for a nature walk, it … Continued
The month of October came to a close and along with it, the first month of my Happiness Project. So far, I am enjoying this experiment. Furthermore, I have already acquired some important lessons. Month One Summary Wellness Sleep Halfway … Continued
If you and I know each other, you already are familiar with the fact I am a bookworm. I devour books in my spare time, a behavior I started in my pre-teen years. Becoming a wife and subsequently, a mother has … Continued
The time has come to share my November Happiness Project themes. At first glance, you may discover my topic to be a bit random. While I only worked on one central issue during October, I have settled on a different … Continued
October marked the first month of my Happiness Project. My first theme was “energy” with a particular focus on wellness, time and organization. Daily, I posted one inspirational quote in the support group. Enjoy! Quotes About Organization and Beauty … Continued
From the very beginning of my Happiness Project, it became quickly apparent that choosing one theme per month may not work very well. The issue was not the blueprint I was following but more specifically, the way I roll. The … Continued
All month, I have been using an app I love, ToDoist. As the name implies this is a to-do list app. However, I use it for so much more than just managing my tasks. I have created many lists as … Continued
In her book, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin shares some aphorisms*. I call such sayings truisms or “words to live by.” I will first share Gretchen’s, (those listed in her book “The Happiness Project”). Then, I will add mine. My readers … Continued
I am not carbophobic (afraid of carbs). However, I do try to avoid consuming too much sugar especially, white sugar. While I have never eaten artificial sweeteners, in the past, I have sampled various “natural” low carb sweeteners: erythritol, xylitol, … Continued
Two full weeks into the first month of my Happiness Project, I realized I had learned something new and unexpected: while I was overall happier, I did not feel more energetic. This was a tad surprising because my October theme was … Continued
